Graduate and Professional Studies
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity supports lifelong learning for adults of all ages, abilities, and professional achievements. Whether you are looking to advance your career or explore a topic for your own personal development, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøhas the program for you: we offer graduate degree programs, non-degree graduate certificates, continuing education, and lifelong learning programs.
Master’s Degrees
- (M.A.)
- (M.B.A.) – Fully online and hybrid options! The College of Business at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs clickÌý. (;Ìý
- (M.Ed.) – Fully online!Ìý
- –ÌýFully online! As a companion to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’sÌýCERT FirstÌýprogram, which offers a two-class alternative certification pathway, the degree will provide an opportunity for these students to gain a deeper pedagogical knowledge and skills associated with a more traditional teacher licensure program.ÌýCERT FirstÌýdesignated courses contribute towards the M.Ed.-Teaching degree.
- Teaching (M.A.) – The Master of Arts in Teaching degree involves state licensure and is subject to policies and procedures. Please see the , EPP Student Handbook, and Practicum Manual for details.Ìý
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Doctoral Program
- (D.N.P.) – Current students can utilize theÌýÌýto stay current with policies and other program requirements. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity is accredited by theÌý, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. AACN’s Graduate Nursing Student AcademyÌý is a free way for graduate nursing students to access professional development resources such as webinars, funding opportunities, peer to peer networking, policy engagement, and more.
Dual Master’s Degrees
Accelerated 4+1 Bachelor’s/Master’s Programs (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity Undergraduates only.)
- Master of Arts in Teaching
Graduate Non-Degree Certificates
Graduate Special Non-Degree
- – Fully online! CERT First is an approved two-course pathway which is part of the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) . The two courses contribute towards the Master of Education in Teaching degree. Following certification, a student may expect to complete the remaining master’s degree requirements within six years. E-Course Modality: CERT First E-Classes will be fully online and meet Quality Matters requirements to be competitive with other universities.ÌýTo make completion of the M.Ed. in Teaching possible for distant students, an additional 24 credits of online education graduate courses will be offered at least one time per year.
- – For transient students taking graduate credits to transfer to another institution and individuals who wish to take graduate courses for personal enrichment.
Continuing Education
Lifelong Learning
- Lifelong Learning courses range from medicine to music, history to woodworking, and much more.
Contact Us:
School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Graduate Studies – Ikenberry Hall – Room 111 – 304-876-5010 – graduate-studies@shepherd.edu
Continuing Education (Education Professional Development) and Lifelong Learning – Byrd Center CHE Room 185 – 304-876-5313 – continuing-education@shepherd.edu
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity
P.O. Box 5000
203 North King Street
Shepherdstown, WV 25443